Mental Health Worker

Northwell Health; Oaks (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Worker to assist patients with daily living activities and behavioral coping skills. The role involves patient care, reporting, and maintaining a safe environment, requiring effective communication skills and relevant educational background. Candidates should have experience in psychiatric settings or relevant college coursework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college in pre-health science or psychology-related courses.
• Minimum of six years of related experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Must demonstrate CPR techniques.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and encourages interactions with patients and assists with personal hygiene.
• Observes and reports patient behavior, maintains observation sheets.
• Reports hazards and maintains sanitary conditions.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Two years of college in pre-health science or psychology-related courses

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Worker assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and behavioral coping skills, provides clinical intervention, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment.

Job Responsibilities

1. Patient Care: Initiates and encourages interactions with patients, assists with personal hygiene, escorts patients to appointments, assists during admissions/discharges, supports treatment procedures, responds to emergencies, and co-leads therapy groups.
2. Reporting and Recording: Observes and reports patient behavior, maintains observation sheets, participates in team meetings, and manages communication concerning patient care.
3. Environmental Maintenance: Reports hazards, transports supplies, maintains sanitary conditions, and manages linen distribution.
4. Medication Access: Accesses medication areas as authorized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of college, preferably in pre-health science or psychology-related courses, OR
• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.

Must demonstrate CPR techniques during orientation and be able to lift, turn, and restrain patients as needed. Effective communication skills are required.